The Cardinals found their quarterback in Carson Palmer; now they have to keep him upright after playing a pair of swinging gates at offensive tackle last season. If Central Michigan's Eric Fisher is gone, Arizona should pull the trigger on athletic Oklahoma tackle Lane Johnson with the seventh overall pick. General manager Steve Keim could then go back to the offensive line in the second round, adding a guard like Kentucky's Larry Warford or Oregon's Kyle Long to play opposite Daryn Colledge.

Arizona's defense carried the team last season, but the Cards lost Adrian Wilson, Kerry Rhodes and Greg Toler this offseason, so they could use help in the secondary. Look for the Cardinals to add a safety and an outside linebacker in the middle rounds of the draft. Syracuse's Shamarko Thomas and Illinois' Michael Buchanan are possibilities on the draft's second or third day.

Dashon Goldson's defection to Tampa Bay leaves safety as the team's biggest need, but the 49ers could also use young talent at several other positions. Fortunately, they have 13 draft picks, thanks to trades and compensatory selections.

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The 49ers had issues rushing the passer after Justin Smith partially tore his triceps in Week 15 last season. If general manager Trent Baalke lands a safety like Florida's Matt Elam, Florida International's John Cyprien or LSU's Eric Reid with the 31st pick, he can add D-line depth three picks later. An alternative would be to reunite head coach Jim Harbaugh with catch-first tight end Zach Ertz of Stanford.

The 49ers have enough picks that they can bundle a few of them to trade up, if there is a difference maker available. They also have the opportunity to take a flier on a player with injury concerns, such as South Carolina running back Marcus Lattimore.

Keep an eye on a pair of UConn linebackers in the third round: speedy pass rusher Trevardo Williams, who is the Huskies' all-time sack leader, and teammate Sio Moore, who was called the best value in the draft by NFL Network's Mike Mayock. While the Seahawks have the best starting secondary in the league, they could use depth at both cornerback and safety in the later rounds.

Head coach Jeff Fisher recently expressed interest in re-signing veteran safety Quintin Mikell. At this point, though, it's a position that should be addressed with one of the Rams' two first-round picks. Texas' Kenny Vaccaro is generally viewed as the best safety in the draft, but the Rams might have to settle for John Cyprien or Matt Elam if they wait until pick No. 22.

Even after the signing of left tackle Jake Long, the Rams still have an O-line need -- at guard. It will be interesting to see if they consider Oregon's Kyle Long -- Chris' brother and Howie's son -- in the second or third round.